Eastern Conference Power Rankings and Big Issues Out West With Fred Katz from The Zach Lowe Show

Eastern Conference Power Rankings and Big Issues Out West With Fred Katz

1 hour 42 minutes Posted Nov 10, 2025 at 7:33 pm.

Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference

Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic

? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five

and a consensus on no. 1 emerges

Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in the West, including issues for the Clippers

and incredible play from the Spurs

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Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference (1:50). Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic (26:26)? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five (48:35) and a consensus on no. 1 emerges (1:05:49). Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in the West, including issues for the Clippers (1:22:29) and incredible play from the Spurs (1:32:15). Come for the basketball breakdowns, stay for the story of Zach's date from Friendster!

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Fred Katz

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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